For most of us, things that get overused often lose their value. The same can be said for ‘buzzwords’ that make an appearance and catch on, which overtime, become more of an annoyance when we hear them being used on a regular basis. To that end however, many of these words truly do hold some powerful value, and here are just a few that can lead to some transformational results, if you just give them a chance.

TeamFor years, leaders have been programmed to refer to their team as staff, or employees, some – even as far as ‘my people’ – inferring some sort of ownership. While some of these words wouldn’t have raised an eyebrow in the past, those in the younger talent pool want to be thought of, and conversely referred to, as more. For many, the word alone speaks to the importance of each individual team member’s unique skills, which ultimately contribute to the overall collective success of the organization. Many leaders find that referring to their employees as a ‘team’, also creates a sense of broad accountability; that everyone’s success is dependent on each supporting one another.

LeadershipThe days of the ‘manager’ or ‘the boss’ are gone. Most people have been fortunate to have worked with someone who they felt truly embodied the qualities of a talented leader; someone who commanded peoples respect, not by demanding it, but rather by leading with virtue and by example. Leadership is meant to be inspirational in it’s nature, and a great leader rallies their team to support the overarching objectives of the business; not just commanding or telling them what needs to be done. Oftentimes, leadership embodies a kind of fire and passion that’s unlike anything else, and it’s precisely those qualities that create fierce loyalty in your business, and breeds’ confidence amongst the team.

SynergySynergy may be an often-overused word, yet approaching your business processes with it in mind, is always essential. Finding ways to work more synergistically might sound like a big-business term, but it’s application can benefit even smaller businesses, who want to use their time and resources more efficiently. Ultimately, when less time is spent on tasks that are inefficient, or having resources, including your team, tied up in processes that are redundant, allows the operation more time to focus on being effective at what you do. Oftentimes, taking the time to speak to your team about what challenges they face with processes which are in place, or how their time gets needlessly devoured in a day’s time, can provide you with the perspective to see what (often simple!) changes can be made.

EngagementThe impact of engagement in the workplace can be remarkable. Not only does a highly engaged workplace boost productivity, but it can also significantly reduce costs, which directly impact the bottom line. Engagement is so much more than it might suggest at first interpretation; its’ really about giving people the tools they need to be successful at what they do, which ultimately drives an organizations success. Engagement however, needs to be fluid at all levels of the organization. If leadership expects their team to be engaged, then it requires them to live that same value consistently, each and every day. Employers who view engagement as an investment will often attest to its many byproducts, not to mention, its powerful attraction ability to be a magnet for recruitment.

CultureThe word culture alone evokes a sense of belonging and meaning. Most people embrace the culture that they’re either raised with or that they adopt as they’re own. Smart workplaces and proactive leadership take every opportunity to create the same, within the confines of their organization, and it only makes good sense that they do. They recognize that the culture of their organization, which is what makes it truly unique, is what has the power to galvanize people to it. Studies have shown that a strong, positive workplace culture is directly correlated with happiness on the job, and while that may seem like a ‘warm and fuzzy’ approach to the workplace, when it drives engagement and conversely, success, it’s one that begs to be focused on. Creating, maintaining and sustaining an indelible workplace culture takes work, but it’s ultimately an investment that yields high returns.

Some expressions may grate on the nerves of a person, but business front-runners are still using “buckle”, “alliance”, and “stew”. A person can also these idiomatic expressions and from my perspective, he should use. A business buzzword gives the necessary trigger to make the craft successful. That's why a leader has to fall in love with the words including- impact, corporate synergy, disruption, deep dive, core competency, incentivize, outside the box, bleeding age, move the needle, unpack, wheelhouse etc, in order to allow his venture to thrive.